THE condition of the main Enniskillen to Dublin road has been likened to what may be found in the ‘Third World’. The frustration of local residents at the progress of a £1.2m scheme on the main crossborder route has been voiced again this week. Some residents have been claimed to be “trapped” in their homes […]
Keeping pressure on for motorway to Fermanagh
A FERMANAGH councillor has brought up what he believes is “possibly the longest-running roads saga in history” once again. At the latest monthly meeting of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Sinn Fein’s Sheamus Greene raised the issue of the motorway that was promised to Enniskillen when the railways were closed in the county in the […]
Plans for school that was once at heart of community
THE building of the old St Eugene’s Primary School located in the Knocks area between Brookeborough and Lisnaskea is all set for a brand new re-boot, six years after the rural school faced permanent closure. As our photographer, Andrew Paton, reveals the little country school remains virtually unchanged since the day it closed. Now, however, […]
Man who drove quad with child on his lap loses licence
The judge said quads with young children on them can be “very dangerous” and there is a reason why protective headgear is required.
Major housing development planned for Irvinestown
Welcome for 70-home scheme as it goes before the planners
Historic night in Fermanagh and across the North
Sinn Fein victorious, but both the SDLP and Alliance up their vote locally
Sinn Fein celebrate after another dramatic night in FST
The constituency is famous for its closely run parliamentary races, and this year it was true to form.
Foodbank set for busiest Christmas ever
Universal Credit has been the biggest factor driving people to use the local foodbank this year.
Weather not keeping Fermanagh voters from the polls
While it is still early yet, the vote among young people appears to be up locally.